Abbots Leigh is a small village just outside of Bristol along the A369 towards the M5 motorway.
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[edit]From Bristol Bus and Coach Station, take Badgerline X1 to Merchant Road and switch to Badgerline X4. Total travel time is about 35 min (Aug 2025).
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[edit]You can go and see where the Priory Monks used to bathe and go wild swimming at Abbots Pool. It is now a conservation lake with plenty of birds and a few small water falls.
The Priory has been converted into a private house but there are many tunnels under the house leading in many directions. It is believed that the church and Leigh Court are two of the places that are linked to the Priory by tunnels.
The tree opposite the George Inn is where King Charles II hid from Cromwell's army on his way to escape to France in 1651.
- 1 Leigh Court. A Grade II* listed mansion. The grounds and park are listed, Grade II, on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest. King Charles II stayed here before going through some secret tunnels in the cellar of the Manor down to the Avon River. It is now used for offices and conferences.
- 2 Holy Trinity Church. A 15th-century Perpendicular Gothic building, restored and partially rebuilt in 1847–48 after a fire. It is a Grade II* listed building.
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[edit]- 1 Abbots Pool Local Nature Reserve. A large pool tbat was part of a series of pools used by medieval monks developed for farming for fish. Surrounding the pool is mature woodland containing some massive oak and beech trees. An abundance of wildlife can be found here.
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[edit]- 1 The George Inn, Manor Rd at Abbots Leigh Rd, ☏ +44 1275 376985. Pub: M-Th noon-10PM, F Sa noon-11PM, Su noon-9PM; kitchen W-Sa noon–3PM & 5–8:45PM, Su noon-4PM. A welcoming countryside pub with a hearty Sunday roast.